The Morning Standard - November 25, 2024

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November 25, 2024

SC to hear today if GRAP-4 steps should continue in city

THE Supreme Court will on Monday hear petitions, especially a plea filed by noted environmentalist MC Mehta, related to pollution in Delhi-NCR.

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3 killed, 20 cops injured in clash with mob in UP town

THREE people were killed and scores injured, including around 20 police personnel, as protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque clashed with the police in UP's Sambhal, around 150km from Delhi, on Sunday.

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Dehradun's Rashtrapati Ashiana to open to public from April next year

IN a move reminiscent of the Mughal Gardens at the Presidential Palace, the historic Presidential Ashiana located on Rajpur Road in Dehradun is set to open its doors to the public this April.

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Soren stakes claim to form govt, oath-taking on Nov 28

THE new Jharkhand government will be sworn in on Thursday, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said on Sunday after meeting Governor and staking claim to form the next government.

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Decision on Maharashtra CM choice today, swearing-in likely tomorrow

Sources say Fadnavis tipped to lead next Mahayuti govt; Home portfolio may go to Shinde camp

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From 'severe' to 'very poor': Air quality sees slight relief

DELHI's air quality showed improvement on Sunday, moving from the 'severe' to 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 370 at 6 am and further to 313 by 6 pm.

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Police bust hi-tech car theft racket, three arrested

RECONNAISSANCE in the dead of night, communicating through secure messenger applications to evade the eyes of the law and the stolen cars ultimately sold off after being replaced with total loss accidental vehicles -- this was a well-oiled strategy adopted by a gang of automobile thieves in the city.

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Samvidhan Divas: Traffic advisory issued

DELHI Police issued an advisory in connection with Samvidhan Divas Padyatra on November 25 alerting commuters about traffic restrictions near India Gate.

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Cop killer shot dead in encounter

The third accused had remained absconding after the murder of constable in Govindpuri

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ANTI-INCUMBENCY AND LG ROADBLOCKS FOR AAP

Vinai Kumar Saxena is the first Lieutenant Governor of Delhi who is not from a bureaucratic background.

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ABVP sweeps polls in some DU colleges, NSUI in others

THE results of elections in 52 colleges and departments of the Delhi University were announced on Sunday, with both the ABVP and the NSUI maintaining their lead.

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Re-elect us to complete pending projects: Kejriwal

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that he is ready to face imprisonment \"a hundred times\" if it meant safeguarding the dreams and aspirations of the people of Delhi.

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MCD launches software for bulk waste generators

THE MCD on Sunday announced the launch of an advanced software platform to streamline the registration and monitoring of bulk waste generators (BWGs) as required under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.

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TN, Puducherry cops clash over arrack shop raid

CONFLICT of jurisdiction led to a confrontation between Cuddalore and Puducherry police teams on Saturday after the former had raided a licensed arrack shop in Madukarai in Puducherry.

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Floral waste at Sabarimala: Devaswom Board, govt to identify suitable land

IN a major move to address the environmental concerns posed by the large quantity of floral waste generated daily at Sabarimala Temple, the state government and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) is set to launch a first-of-its-kind initiative to convert the floral rejects into value-added projects like agarbattis/incense stick.

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Adulteration of ghee at TTD: SIT inspects AR Dairy

In a significant turn of events in the probe into adulteration of cow ghee supplied to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam's (TTD) Laddu Prasadam, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) conducted inspections at AR Dairy Private Limited in Dindigul of Tamil Nadu, over the weekend.

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Want a developed Odisha by '36: PM

₹45K cr investments approved in 100 days of BJP govt in state, says Modi at 'Odisha Parba'

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Surendran cornered for Palakkad debacle, pitch for change of guard rises

THE dismal performance in the Palakkad by-election has served a body blow to the state BJP, particularly at a time when the party has been striving hard at the grassroots level to broaden its support base ahead of the assembly elections due in the state in 2026.

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DKS claims BJP, JDS leaders helped Cong win Channapatna

A DAY after the Congress swept the three bypolls in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the KPCC president, said that the BJP and JDS leaders extended their tactic support to Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara, ensuring his victory against NDA's Nikhil Kumaraswamy.

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Woman creates fake death certificate of dad, sells land

BASED on a complaint from a 76-year-old man, Singanallur police arrested his daughter and son-in-law for selling his land after producing a fake death certificate to the registration department.

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BALANCING THE INTERESTS OF STATE & JUSTICE SEEKERS

In some contexts, the court under CJI Chandrachud's leadership fell short of expectations. There is no point in creating physical spaces and amenities without upholding the essence of justice

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THE GORY TALE OF A VARANASI PRINCE

had occasion to revisit the Jatakas recently and was much struck by the ferocity of the Maha Sutasoma Jataka, which is Number 537 in the Pali canon.

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'CHINA A WORLD FACTORY, BUT THAT'S A RISK'

India's BRICS sherpa Dammu Ravi explains the country's emerging challenges in the 19th edition of Delhi Dialogues

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Ahead of session, govt tells parties panels to decide agenda in Houses

THE stage appeared to be set for a stormy winter session of Parliament beginning Monday, with the Congress-led Opposition demanding discussions on the alleged bribery case in the US against Adani Group Company, the Manipur violence, pollution in north India and train accidents.

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Maa Kaali' to be premiered at IFFI

\"Maa Kaali\" - The Erased History of Bengal, is set for its world premiere at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

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Autopsy of Manipur victims reveals bullet wounds, schools to remain shut

THE Manipur government has scrapped its decision on the reopening of educational institutes from Monday.

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Former BJP face scripted defeat of MP's forest min

THE big political upset in Madhya Pradesh, which saw veteran OBC politician and forest minister Ramniwas Rawat lose the assembly polls from his bastion Vijaypur seat, has turned out to be a sweet revenge for former BJP MLA Satyapal Singh 'Nitu' Sikarwar.

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Nil count puts PK in a spot as Bihar polls due next yr

THE Jan Suraaj Party's poor performance in the bypolls for all four seats in Bihar highlights the necessity for former election strategist Prashant Kishor to reassess and refine his strategy, especially with the state assembly elections approaching next year.

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More women vote, but fewer elected in battle for Maha

THE Mahayuti government's Ladki Bahin scheme may have helped increase women voters' turnout in the Maharashtra assembly polls, but only 21 women got elected this time against 24 in the previous election.

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Absence of SAD from 4 Punjab seats helps AAP

THE absence of SAD in the Punjab bypolls on November 20 has benefitted the ruling AAP, which won three of the four seats.

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Kedarnath win a big relief for BJP in Uttarakhand

THE BJP has heaved a sigh of relief following its victory in the Kedarnath assembly byelection in Uttarakhand.

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BJP's tribal tally dismal in J'khand

In the Jharkhand assembly polls, the BJP failed to put up a good show in the tribal-dominated regions despite its narrative that it can protect the interests of tribals.

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J&K's renovated Jawahar tunnel to reopen soon

THE 2.5-km-long strategic Jawahar tunnel, which till a few years was the only gateway and lifeline to Kashmir and is undergoing major renovation since 2023, is likely to be thrown open next month, officials said.

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Brooke Rollins to be named as next agriculture secretary of US

PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary, the last of his picks to lead executive agencies and another choice from within his established circle of advisers.

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4,000-yr-old network of canals found in Belize

LONG before the ancient Maya built temples, their predecessors were already altering the landscape of Central America's Yucatan peninsula.

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Three in custody for rabbi's killing, says UAE

Netanyahu vows to use all means to seek justice; Tel Aviv asks its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Emirates

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Islamabad under lockdown ahead of PTI protest

PAKISTAN deployed heavy security forces in the national capital, sealed key roads and suspended mobile and internet services in certain areas as supporters of jailed former premier Imran Khan on Sunday geared up for a protest march towards Islamabad.

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B'desh to review power projects signed by Hasina

A review committee formed by Bangladesh's interim government on Sunday recommended engaging an investigation agency to examine power agreements signed by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's regime with different business groups, including one with India's Adani Group.

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Gold prices rebound to ₹80k-level despite Trump's aggressive trade policy

GOLD prices have breached ₹80,000 per 10 grams levels in major Indian cities, recovering from the impact of Donald Trump's expected high tariff trade policy and a firm US dollar, analysts said.

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MULTI CAP FUNDS - A MULTI-CUISINE BUFFET

To qualify as a genuine all-rounder in cricket, one must not only be able to bat and bowl well but also field well.

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US capital mkt regulator has no jurisdiction to summon foreign national

US SEC will have to serve the summons on Adani Group Founder and Chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar in the alleged $265 million (₹2,200 crore) payoffs through proper diplomatic channels as it has no jurisdiction to summon a foreign national directly, according to sources.

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RBI-Centre tussle: Is govt trying to guide interest rates?

Is the Centre undoing its own achievements in bringing in legislation, setting up six-member MPC that is guided by data to bring inflation down to 4%?

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'Faceless' I-T assessment initiative struggles to deliver

THE Faceless Assessment mechanism is aimed to revolutionise tax administration by enhancing transparency and efficiency.

1 min

FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE OF WOMEN MATTERS

However, the situation in India demands steps like these to enhance the participation of women in the workforce.

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Of homecomings and new beginnings

THE 2025 IPL auction was always going to be about new beginnings.

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Salah sends Reds eight points clear

MOHAMED Salah fired Liverpool eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as the leaders survived a scare from lowly Southampton thanks to the Egypt star's second-half double in a 3-2 away win on Sunday.

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Set for board exam: Gukesh plotting to lift India to pinnacle of chess world

November 23, 2014, Viswanathan Anand, the owner of five world titles, tried for one final time. But the young world champion, Magnus Carlsen, kept the door shut.

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Blasters shine in 2nd-half to sink Chennaiyin FC

KERALA Blasters produced a strong show in the second-half to beat Chennaiyin FC 3-0 in the ongoing Indian Super League in Kochi, on Sunday.

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Jazball Down Under: Twin centuries put India on top

Yashasvi, Kohli hit tons before early wickets leave Australia wanting

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George Clooney starrer Wolfs 2 cancelled at Apple

It has only been three months since filmmaker Jon Watts signed on the dotted line for a sequel to his crime caper Wolfs with George Clooney and Brad Pitt, but the film is no longer moving forward at Apple.

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